International Students who are not Residents of Trinidad and Tobago may require a Visa for Entry into Trinidad and Tobago.

Before purchasing a ticket, please contact the Immigration Division of Trinidad and Tobago to determine if you require a Visa. An application for an Entry Visa must be submitted to a Trinidad and Tobago Mission Abroad, or where there is no Trinidad and Tobago Office, to a UK Embassy or Consulate in a non-Commonwealth country.

Trinidad and Tobago Missions abroad

In cases where there is no Trinidad and Tobago Office available abroad, an application for an Entry Visa may be submitted via the following email address: [email protected]

An application for an Entry Visa must be completed as instructed by the Immigration Division of Trinidad and Tobago.

International Students requiring Entry Visas are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible, as in some cases, the process can weeks or months, sometimes running into the start of the semester

International Students are required to apply for a Student Permit to legally engage in Study in Trinidad and Tobago.

STUDENT PERMITS:

• Persons 18 years and over, coming for tertiary education, technical training, religious studies or English as a Second Language (ESL) or GCE/CXC o' Level/A' Level classes (CARICOM Citizens only) at private institutions
• Dependents of persons who are holders of Work Permits, Missionary Permits, or awaiting Permanent Residence status in Trinidad and Tobago
• Dependents of persons who are holders of CARICOM Skills Certificate issued in Trinidad and Tobago and who hold indefinite stay status
• Dependents of persons permitted entry under Rights of Establishment.
• With your Acceptance Package, you will receive a detailed Checklist of all Immigration and Financial Documents required for your Student Permit Application.

Application for Student Permit

The Immigration Division requires that all international students visit the immigration office within 48 hours of arrival in Trinidad and Tobago to initiate the Student Permit Application Process. For your visit, you will need to follow the guidance in the checklist listed below:

• Immigration Requirements Checklist for New Students
• Immigration Requirements Checklist for Returning Students

The Immigration Division's Office is located at:

Government Campus Plaza

3-9 Richmond Street

Port of Spain

Trinidad

Tel: (868) 225-4664

Web-site: https://nationalsecurity.gov.tt/divisions/immigration-division/

Any foreign national intending to enter into Trinidad and Tobago for purposes of study should:

• Obtain a Trinidadian visa (if applicable) to facilitate his /her entry into the country.
• Enter into Trinidad and Tobago from and through only authorized ports of entry.
• Present a valid passport to the Immigration officer at the port of entry.
• Declare purpose of entry into Trinidad and Tobago and intended the institution of training.
• Proceed to the designated immigration office after entry and obtain a student pass for study in Trinidad and Tobago.

Visa Eligibility

The following criteria must be met.

• A letter of acceptance must be provided demonstrating that an applicant has been offered a place on a full-time course of study at a recognized educational institution.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate evidence of enough funds to support themselves in the country.
• It must be shown that the course fees have been paid in full.
• Private medical insurance must be arranged and documentary evidence of this must be provided.
• It must be the candidate's demonstrable intention to return to their own country at the end of their period of study.

Requirements:

• Medical Report
• Health Insurance
• Arabic Proficiency Reports
• ID documents

Bachelor Programs:

• Senior Secondary/High School Certificate
• Signed online application form
• International passport or travel document
• Health report
• Senior Secondary/High School Results

Masters Programs:

• Bachelor’s certificate
• Academic transcripts from an undergraduate program
• International passport or travel document
• Health report

Ph.D. Programs:

• Masters degree certificate
• Bachelor’s degree certificate
• Transcripts from a masters program
• Transcripts from a bachelors program
• International passport or travel document
• Curriculum Vitae
• A further interview assessment by the admissions committee and the department of the university.